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Cleveland County government sends out press release regarding March 10 incident

Cleveland County government sends out press release regarding March 10 incident

Cleveland County government sends out press release regarding March 10 incident

Chuck Thompson

Apr 24

Denise Steffen walking away from the podium

Denise Steffen walking away from the podium

Wife, friends praise Steffen’s character, request reversal of dismissal

Chuck Thompson

Apr 24

City Council in session April 20 2026

City Council in session April 20 2026

Shelby City Council passes resolution opposing property tax caps

Chuck Thompson

Apr 22

a view from the back row of a college classroom full of students at their desks

a view from the back row of a college classroom full of students at their desks

Boliek finds rhinoceros-shaped stress balls funded by Helene recovery money

Alan Wooten

Apr 22

Staff photo at Westmoreland Printers

Staff photo at Westmoreland Printers

Westmoreland Printers, Inc. wins prestigious PICA awards

Staff Reports

Apr 21

One More One Less back in with upset bid on Marion

One More One Less back in with upset bid on Marion

One More One Less back in with upset bid on Marion

Chuck Thompson

Apr 19

Why does Bingo scare the General Assembly?

Chuck Thompson

Apr 19

Wilson and Byers

Wilson and Byers

Cleveland Community College announces volleyball coaching transition

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Apr 15

The school board all raises their hands to vote on the sell of Marion

The school board all raises their hands to vote on the sell of Marion

School Board agrees to resolution regarding Marion

Chuck Thompson

Apr 14

Pumping gas into a blue truck

Pumping gas into a blue truck

Traditional transportation energy prices have modicum of relief

Alan Wooten

Apr 13

Jackie Dean Boone

Jackie Dean Boone

Jackie Dean Boone

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Apr 13

Amanda Dawn Stidham

Amanda Dawn Stidham

Amanda Dawn Stidham

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Apr 12

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Ronald Curtis Ervin photo

Ronald Curtis Ervin

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Apr 12

Pinnacle Classical Academy building dedication

Pinnacle Classical Academy building dedication

Pinnacle Classical Academy dedicates new building

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Apr 12

First In Freedom

Wes Westmoreland

Apr 12

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